Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Radiographers to join our very busy Radiology team here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford site with rotation through the newly created Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Hollinswood House.
Main duties of the job The successful applicants must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, current HCPC registration and significant post graduate experience including competency in CT posts would be suitable for experienced Radiographers who would be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills.
The successful applicants will be an integral part of the cross sectional and general teams and training would be supported in all modalities.
This role also includes participation in a busy general rotation including participation in the on-call and 7 day working rosters .
About us We have recently undergone an extensive equipment upgrade within our Radiology department.
PRH now has a new Philips Azurion cardiac catheter lab, a Philips fluoroscopy room, 4 Philips DR general x-ray rooms and 2 mobiles.
We have 2 state of the art Cannon CT scanners and a Siemens MRI also on the hospital site.
In addition, the CDC is about to open housing a brand-new imaging suite with a Cannon CT scanner and Philips DR general room.All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and the department has an excellent on-site teaching environment.
The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.The department is fully committed to Advanced Practice and the development of our teams supported by our Consultant Radiographer and working closely with our Consultant Radiologists.The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals.
Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast.
There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.
Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/BSc in Radiography Current HCPC registration Desirable Post graduate qualification in CT and/or MRI scanning Experience Essential A broad spectrum of experience working in general radiography Competence in CT scanning Previous experience of working/ training in an NHS hospital